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LJ53 DFO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,547 mi
Last recorded51,547 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DFO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 51,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casings coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

umder trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,737 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,730 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 39,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,961 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 35,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 32,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,382 miles

near side front tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2013 28,382 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

near side front tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,906 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 23,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,686 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 19,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2010 15,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 12,377 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 12,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 9,142 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,932 miles

Full under tray fitted. UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 2,250 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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LJ53 DFO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 DFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 DFO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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